superpose
superpose

superposition


Definition: Meaning of, superposition in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌsjuːpəpəˈzɪʃən /

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superposition superpositions
  1. geology the deposition of one geological stratum on another
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  2. geology the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
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    principle of superposition, superposition principle
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  3. geometry the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide
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  4. the placement of one thing on top of another
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superposition used in phrases

  • Huygens' principle of superposition (noun)
    1. the displacement of any point due to the superposition of wave systems is equal to the sum of the displacements of the individual waves at that point
  • principle of superposition (noun)
    1. geology the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
    2. the displacement of any point due to the superposition of wave systems is equal to the sum of the displacements of the individual waves at that point
  • superposition principle (noun)
    1. geology the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
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